Leroy Walker

  • Should You Be Worried About the Veins in Your Legs?

    Do you find yourself looking more closely at your legs these days? Are you staring at veins that appear to swell up when you're sitting down and go away when you elevate? You may have noticed a development in this condition over the past few months, and this may be accompanied by a "heavy" feeling or swelling. This sounds like a case of varicose veins, which is quite common in the adult population and especially in women who are pregnant.
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  • Surgery: 3 Things to Keep in Mind

    Modern medicine is wonderful. Thanks to advances in medical science, you no longer have to worry about dying of diseases and disorders which would have been a death sentence not so long ago. One area which has contributed to the success of modern medicine has been advances made in the way surgery is performed. However, while surgical care is the best it has ever been, there is still a need for the patient to take certain precautions.
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  • How Office Workers Can Prevent Lower Back Pain

    When you have an office job, you sit at a desk for multiple hours of the day, very often hunched over a computer. Day by day, year by year, this puts a terrible amount of strain on office workers, and it can result in debilitating lower back pain. You can't just quit your job, so what's the solution? Fortunately, there are many things office workers can do to prevent lower back pain before it strikes or to reverse its effects if they are already feeling the pinch.
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  • Can Physio Help With Weight Loss?

    There are millions of people out there who want to lose weight. Of course, there is no quick fix, but there are some things you might not have thought of that could help you on your own weight loss journey. You might think of physiotherapy as something that only athletes do when they are trying to recover from an injury and to keep their body in perfect shape, but physiotherapy can also be used as an aid to weight loss.
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  • Two ways to treat arthritis symptoms without medication

    If you have just been diagnosed with arthritis (a condition which causes stiffness and inflammation in the body's joints), here are two ways that you can manage the symptoms of this disease without medication. Make some lifestyle changes There are several lifestyle changes that you can make which can significantly reduce the severity of your symptoms. If for example, you are overweight and therefore have a high BMI (Body Mass Index), taking steps to lower it can help to minimise the amount of pain and stiffness you experience on a daily basis.
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  • The 4 Situations Where Removing a Tattoo is Your Best Option

    Nobody expects to change their mind about a tattoo, assuming that they'll be happy for their choice of design to stay on their skin for life. Unfortunately, people and circumstances change, and that ink you got some time ago might not be the source of pride it once was. The good news is that, nowadays, there are options for dealing with the problem, like laser tattoo removal. But the process shouldn't be taken lightly; although it's effective in most people, it's not a simple case of quickly zapping off a tattoo and being left with bare, smooth skin.
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  • 2 Ways to Protect Your Teeth During Water Polo

    As a water polo player, you're probably aware of the risk of injuries. However, many players are unaware that such damage can affect the mouth as well as the rest of the body. As with any sport, it's important to take steps to protect your teeth while playing water polo. Here are 2 of the best ways to do that. Rinse Your Mouth After Games One common way teeth can be damaged during swimming is through enamel erosion caused by chlorine.
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  • 5 Signs You May Want to Consider Brain Surgery for Your Epilepsy

    If you have epilepsy, you may eventually want to consider brain surgery. This isn't the right option for everyone, but it works in a number of cases. Here are some signs that you may want to consult with a neurologist about surgery: 1. You've Exhausted All Other Treatment Options Epilepsy can be a scary disease, and unfortunately, it's sometimes resistant to medications or other treatments. If you have tried everything with no results, it may be time to consider more drastic measures such as surgery.
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  • Two Ways to Keep Your Healthcare Costs Low

    If you're on a very tight budget and want to keep your healthcare costs as low as possible, here are a few tips which should help you to do this. Don't ignore minor health concerns Ignoring seemingly minor health problems can lead to a lot of pain, suffering and expensive medical bills. For example, imagine that you cut your hand open with a sharp implement whilst preparing a meal, or doing some DIY around the house.
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  • Slip, slop, skin cancer? A quick guide to skin cancer in children

    Living under the harsh Australian sun, it's natural for parents to worry about their child's skin protection. Although skin cancer in children is rare, it's still vital for prevention and early detection that parents know what to look out for. Check out this quick guide to skin caner in children to ensure your kids have healthy skin. What skin features should my child have checked? Most children have a few freckles and moles, but if your child's skin is showing abnormal changes, it may be time for a routine skin cancer check.
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